Man and Woman He Created Them: The Theology of the Body - 129 general audience addresses on the topics of life, love, sexuality, and marriage, delivered by the Great Pope John Paul II between 1979 and 1984. It is a look into the very core of the human being. In a culture where the human body and the human person is thought of as little more than a means to an end, the late pope dared to stand up and declare that we deserve better.

11 January 2008

On Chastity

"Chastity is not merely abstinence; it is more than whether or not you have sex. "

"Chastity is not just about getting the body and soul, the flesh and spirit working in rhythm and out of that 'tug-o-war,' it's about directing both toward God (love)."

" ...sexual intercourse is reserved for the Sacrament of marriage. Marriage is designed to be the living, physical embodiment of sacrificial (not selfish) love. That's right, married people live chastity too."

Chastity is not something easily summed up in a page and half so that it may be understandable to the average teenager. Yet, Mark and Todd manage to do just that for this and 99 other topics vital to knowing and living the Catholic faith. No matter if you are a teen or an adult, this book will serve as a great reference. Buy it... HERE.